It looks like “EV” by itself is not a standard Catholic religious order name. In Catholic contexts, it more commonly appears as an abbreviation for Enchiridion Vaticanum , a Vatican reference work, not an order.

If you meant a Catholic religious order , the most likely match from your phrasing is the Jesuits (the Society of Jesus), which is a major Catholic order of priests and brothers. That said, “EV” does not identify the Jesuits or any other well-known order as a standard abbreviation.

What “EV” could mean

  • Enchiridion Vaticanum : a Vatican reference book abbreviation.
  • A mistaken or shortened reference to a religious order: possible, but not a recognized standard abbreviation.

Catholic orders, briefly

Catholic religious orders include groups like the Jesuits, Franciscans, Benedictines, and Augustinians. These are different communities with their own charisms, rules, and ministries.

Best interpretation

If you saw “EV” in a post or forum, it’s probably either:

  1. an abbreviation for Enchiridion Vaticanum , or
  2. a typo/misread of another order name.

If you paste the exact sentence where “EV” appears, I can identify it more precisely.